Intern: International Programming at eMedia Investments

Description

• Reporting to the Channel Head, the key performance areas include but are not limited to:

Research 

• Researching potential international programming for eMedia channels and provide feedback to Channel Head.
• View screeners as and when required, briefing Channel Head of programming of potential interest.
• Liaising with potential and existing suppliers for information and screeners, providing feedback to Channel Head.
• Assisting in the compilation and distribution of programming reports for the various channels.

Inventory

• Monitoring inventory (both series and movies) in terms of expiries, programme costs and maximising use of content and alerting Channel Head of potential problems.
• Monitoring the inventory recon of all international programming received and licensed when necessary
• Checking existing inventory for slot suitability and advising Channel Head of potential problems
• Ensuring that any programming, scheduling and/or contractual errors or discrepancies loaded in the Broadcast Management System(s) are clearly communicated to the relevant department(s)

Planning

• Assisting with the preparation and maintenance of long-term and monthly schedules under supervision of the Channel Head this includes but is not limited to updating costs, transmission info, runs, expiries, synopses, cast, age classification and durations.
• Assisting with compilation of monthly highlights for various channels.
• Assisting other departments (particularly Marketing, Creative Services and Commercial Time Sales) on information regarding new international programming.

Requirements

• A minimum of a National Diploma or a Bachelors Degree in Film / Television is essential.